Re: Jog some memory cells

Re: Jog some memory cells

You are correct on both items. There was a preview center on Main Street on the right side of the main entry plaza. I believe this area is part of the Disney Showcase shop now. It was a small space, but it was always my last stop of the way out of the park.

Eventually the preview center moved to the Royal Suite above the Pirates of the Caribbean. Originally this space was going to be a private apartment and was never open to the public. I believe in the 1980's it opened as the Disney Gallery. If I remember correctly, it was a mix of art for sale and various disney memorabilia. Unfortunately, this space was converted to the Dream Suite hotel room several years ago.

Re: Jog some memory cells

I have and old(er) memory, lots of them actually. Does anyone remember when Innoventions had the Stitch interactive booth? I think it was a booth and there were photos you could take?
Also when I was a kid there was the Aladdin parade and the giant camel floats actually spit!
Does anyone remember the shop at the Disneyland hotel that was, I wanna say to the right hand side entering from the parks, and it could have been a temporary location because I think there was construction going on, but it just seemed like this sterile building with souvenirs in it. I got a thread braid in my hair at a little cart just outside the location.

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There's a "comming attractions" small exhibit inside the "Moments with Lincoln" waiting area and the Gallery was moved to the Bank on Main Street. Sometimes during the day they have an artist there doing pencil scketches of characters you can watch and also a cell painting artist as well.

Re: Jog some memory cells

Originally Posted by IzzyInWonderland

I have and old(er) memory, lots of them actually. Does anyone remember when Innoventions had the Stitch interactive booth? I think it was a booth and there were photos you could take?
Also when I was a kid there was the Aladdin parade and the giant camel floats actually spit!
Does anyone remember the shop at the Disneyland hotel that was, I wanna say to the right hand side entering from the parks, and it could have been a temporary location because I think there was construction going on, but it just seemed like this sterile building with souvenirs in it. I got a thread braid in my hair at a little cart just outside the location.

Re: Jog some memory cells

A vague memory I have - which for some reason I've attached emotional attachement to - is of a sculpture involving water dropplets at the exit to Adventure Thru Innerspace. I don't know why it means something to me, but for some reason, when I think of this, it represents a combination of my childhood and classic Disneyland.

Re: Jog some memory cells

Originally Posted by sbk1234

A vague memory I have - which for some reason I've attached emotional attachement to - is of a sculpture involving water dropplets at the exit to Adventure Thru Innerspace. I don't know why it means something to me, but for some reason, when I think of this, it represents a combination of my childhood and classic Disneyland.

It was oil, not water. My parents had a much smaller similar sculpture/fountain in our living room in the early 80's. The one at Disneyland was sponsored by Monsanto.

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Me: "Yes. It happened after a recent trip to Neverland."
Peter Pan: "Well, you can dunk your head in the pond behind us, if you want."
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Re: Jog some memory cells

Originally Posted by sbk1234

A vague memory I have - which for some reason I've attached emotional attachement to - is of a sculpture involving water dropplets at the exit to Adventure Thru Innerspace. I don't know why it means something to me, but for some reason, when I think of this, it represents a combination of my childhood and classic Disneyland.

Yep -- the "fashion fountain" at the exit was an icon of ATIS in its early years. More photos here on Kevin & Jody's blog.

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Re: Jog some memory cells

Originally Posted by Puffin999

Does anyone remember the Dancing Waters show at the Hotel? Or the underground waterfalls with the koi pond. Or even the remote tug boats?

I remember the Dancing Waters show. My grandfather spent his vacation at the DH every years after the docs told him he couldn't fly anymore. The family tradition was to go to the park all day, hotel for dinner, dancing waters then fireworks. Good times.